The Truth About Nursing Homes

Want to know the truth about nursing homes? Joseph Ranni, Esq. of Ranni Law Firm, PLLC answers this and the following questions about nursing homes: What is a nursing home? Can you put someone in a nursing home against their will? Can a nursing home refuse admission? Does a son or daughter have to be responsible for a parent that is in a nursing home? Can social services force someone into a nursing home? Will Medicare or Medicaid pay for nursing home? Can a nursing home take all your assets? What happens if you can’t pay for a nursing home? Does a living trust protect assets from nursing home? Can nursing homes take your life insurance from your beneficiary? What is the difference between a nursing home and an assisted living facility? Have questions? Contact us for a free consultation.

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